Family Communication Patterns Research Articles

Family communication patterns, individual's overall conflict resolution style, and cognitive flexibility among young adults

The dissertation delves into the intricate dynamics of Family Communication Patterns and its profound relationship on an individual's Conflict Resolution Style and Cognitive Flexibility. The three variables together can form the futuristic contours of an individual’s life. Understanding the intricate interplay of these factors becomes paramount, for they are not merely aspects of academic curiosity, rather they are the very heartbeats of our life. The study encompasses a sample size of 207 young adults, and meticulously employs The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale (FACES-IV), the Conflict Resolution Styles Inventory (CRSI) by Kurdek, and the Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (Dennis & Vander Wal, 2010) as its research tools. The primary objective was to unravel the multifaceted relationship between Family Communication Patterns, Conflict Resolution Styles, and Cognitive Flexibility among adults, with a specific focus on understanding the impact of Family Communication Patterns on an individual's Conflict Resolution Style and Cognitive Flexibility. The findings of the study revealed compelling insights into the interconnectedness of these variables. The implications of these findings are far-reaching, with potential applications in the realms of psychology, family therapy, and interpersonal communication. The study underscores the need for further exploration into the development of interventions tailored to enhance Family Communication Patterns, thereby fostering more adaptive Conflict Resolution Styles and greater Cognitive Flexibility among young adults. Additionally, the longitudinal impact of these variables together warrants comprehensive investigation, offering a rich avenue for future research endeavors.

Family Communication Patterns in Javanese Culture and Their Influence on Children's Emotional Development: A Qualitative Study

This research examines the application of communication patterns in Javanese cultural families and their impact on children's emotional development. Qualitative descriptive methods were used with in-depth analysis of field data. Data was obtained from interviews and observations of 18 families with socio-economic variations. The results show that family communication patterns play a central role in shaping children's emotional development. Authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative/democratic communication patterns were identified as the main patterns. Implementing democratic communication patterns has a positive impact on children's emotional development. Family understanding regarding the relationship between family communication and children's emotional development needs to be improved. The combination of Javanese and modern cultural values and religious life plays an important role in supporting children's emotional development. This research provides an in-depth view of communication patterns and their influence on children's emotional development in the context of Javanese culture. It is hoped that the implications of these findings will help families strengthen positive relationships and support children's emotional well-being in a rich and diverse cultural context. By understanding more deeply about communication patterns in Javanese families and their impact on children's emotional development, it is hoped that this research can provide practical guidance for families in strengthening positive relationships and supporting children's emotional well-being in the unique Javanese cultural context.

Transmission of entrepreneurial identity across generations in business families: Understanding the effect of family communications

ABSTRACT Business families aspire to nurture entrepreneurial characteristics of their later generations to ensure the prosperity of their families and businesses. Given that individuals’ identities direct their behaviors and that their social contexts and, most importantly, their families shape individuals’ identities, we develop a theoretical framework to explain the intergenerational transmission of entrepreneurial identity in business families. More specifically, we explain the role of emotions resulting from parent-entrepreneurs’ identity enactment on their children’s entrepreneurial identity formation. Furthermore, our conceptual model accounts for the role of family communication patterns in facilitating the effects of parents’ emotions on children’s identity formation. Overall, our paper extends our understanding of transgenerational entrepreneurship and sheds new light on family business succession using a family perspective.

Family Communication Patterns in Enhancing Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement Among Students of Ciputra University Surabaya

Family Communication Patterns in Enhancing Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement Among Students of Ciputra University Surabaya

Communication Patterns between Generations via Family WhatsApp Groups (Case Study: Amarta Family)

This research is inspired by the rapid development of the digital era which has shifted the place of communication from the real world to social media platforms, in this case the WhatsApp application, so that it has different patterns in each generation. Therefore, in analyzing the generations of WhatsApp group members, researchers tried to divide and classify family members into generation Y and generation Z according to their birth line. The aim of this research is to determine family communication patterns for each generation on the WhatsApp application. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The subjects of this research are members of the Amarta family who are members of the family WhatsApp group. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and direct interviews. The research results show that there is a unique communication pattern in the WhatsApp Family group, each generation has the same communication pattern, namely the star pattern where each generation communicates, and each group member is free to talk and provide feedback. without any restrictions. or persuasive actions from generation Y and generation Z.

Support-Seeking Strategies, Family Communication Patterns, and Received Support Among Chinese Women with Postpartum Depression: A Content Analysis of Zhihu Posts

ABSTRACT The incidence of postpartum depression (PPD) among Chinese women surpasses the global average, and this disparity is closely associated with the level of social support they receive. Using Sensitive Interaction Systems Theory and Family Communication Patterns Theory as guiding frameworks, we conducted a content analysis of 705 posts gathered from the hashtag #PPD (chanhou yiyu) on Zhihu, a popular Chinese social media platform. Our findings reveal that postpartum women primarily seek social support from their husbands and mothers-in-law through indirect nonverbal and direct verbal communication strategies. They tend to receive more problem-focused support than emotion-focused solace. Moreover, the use of direct verbal communication strategies promotes potential support providers’ problem-solving behaviors, while the use of indirect nonverbal strategies elicits their avoidance behaviors. In addition, the conversation-oriented family communication pattern strengthens the positive association between direct verbal communication and support-providing behaviors, whereas the conformity-oriented family communication pattern weakens this relationship. This study contributes to the applicability of the abovementioned theories in the Chinese context and provides insights for future interventions aimed at addressing PPD among women.

Role of family communication patterns as predictors of behavioral health among students of public universities in north of Iran.

Communication is one of the oldest and greatest human achievements and the basis of social life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of family communication patterns as predictors of behavioral health among students of public universities in the north of Iran. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 461 students from all the public universities of Babol, Iran, were selected in 2019. A stratified sampling random method was used to select the samples. The demographic characteristics, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire, and Communication Skills Interpersonal Test were used to collect data. Simple and multi-variate linear regressions as well as Pearson's correlation coefficient were utilized for data analysis. The mean and standard deviation scores of conversation orientation and conformity orientation were 35.61 ± 0.55 and 19.31 ± 0.41, respectively. Family conversation orientation was a significant predictor of behavioral health scales of students (except for acceptance and action), predicting negatively and significantly depression, anxiety, stress, and positively self-esteem and inter-personal communication skills of students. Family conformity orientation was also a significant predictor of behavioral health scales (except for inter-personal communication skills) of students, which predicted positively and significantly depression, anxiety, stress, and negatively acceptance, action, and students' self-esteem. To prevent behavioral health problems, it is necessary to observe conformity orientation and rely on conversation orientation.

Family communication patterns towards internalizing and externalizing problems in adolescents

Adolescence is when individuals face various developmental tasks that require them to do extensive exploration. Drastic changes and exploration processes during this period can cause internalizing and externalizing problems commonly found in adolescents, particularly when they lack support from the surrounding environment, especially from their parents and family. Family communication patterns are one of the important factors that can help adolescents navigate various developmental tasks while exploring optimally. This study measures the effects of the differences in consensual, pluralistic, protective, and laissez-faire family communication patterns on adolescents' internalizing and externalizing problems. Using a simple random sampling method, this comparative quantitative study involved 408 Muhammadiyah Junior High School students in East Java. The instruments used are the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and The Revised Family Communication Pattern Instrument (FCP-R). The results of the one-way ANOVA test showed that family communication patterns have significant differences in internalizing problems, namely consensual laissez-faire (0.000) and pluralistic-laissez-faire (0.000). Likewise, in externalizing problems, family communication patterns revealed notable differences, namely in consensual-laissez-faire patterns (0.000). Of the various family communication patterns, only consensual laissez-faire and pluralistic laissez-faire can predict internalizing and externalizing problems. They must be tested further to ascertain the extent of their effects.

Communication and Relationships Within Thai Older Adults’ Families: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Method Study

The situation of older Thai family members has changed, resulting in less interaction that could impact family bonds. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design explored communication and relationships within older adults’ families. Using communication patterns and family relationships questionnaires, a survey was administered to 180 older adults in Phetchaburi province. Then, 40 participants were engaged in semi-structured interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using simple linear regression, and the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The quantitative results revealed that most family communication patterns with high family relationships were pluralistic. Consensual (B =7.13; SE = 3.26; p < .05) and protective communication patterns (B = 1.72; SE = 0.82; p < .05) were associated with family relationships. The qualitative analysis highlighted the contributors to low family communication and relationships, which included a lack of effective communication skills, unresolved conflicts, technology distraction, and poor time management. The management strategies were active listening, being a role model, and having a heart-to-heart conversation. The initiation of relationships among older adults’ families has originated from communication within the family. Thus, healthcare providers, especially community nurses, should create a family interaction program to promote open and positive communication between older adults and their families.

Family Communication Model on Preserving Romance for Elderly Spouse

Every married couple would want to have a golden marriage that lasts happily ever after. There were 15 elderly couples who had entered a golden marriage being interviewed. This research was conducted at 2 regions (Bandung and Subang) in West Java. We used qualitative method with phenomenology approach. Data collecting was done through interview and observation. The results found that these elderly couples communicate in different ways to maintain their romances. They keep on their commitment in supporting the couple hobbies, being honest, doing nonverbal communication of romantic movement/gestures, saying thanks, and giving forgiveness sincerely. The model proposed on this research findings are being commitment, forgiveness, honesty, thanking, romance action and marriage as worship. These communication model that the elderly spouses applied in their daily life doesn’t seem smooth as it is. They always give the opportunity of each other to improve themselves better for the sake of long-lasting marriage. These elderly couples realized about their imperfectness and keep learning all the time to be mature couple. As they have matured mind, every barrier in the marriage will always solve wisely and happily by the couple. These family communication pattern have finally formed the long lasting marital harmony of romantic relationship between the elderly couple to create honor and trust.

New Digital Order and its Implications on Indian Family Relationships

The extensive adoption of mobile devices in India has revolutionized family communication patterns, presenting new dynamics and challenges. This study investigates the role of mobile communication in various aspects of family relationships, including parent-child interactions, marital relationships, and intergenerational dynamics. The aim is to see the evolving landscape of family relations in the digital era on family communication patterns, psychological well-being, and social connectedness. Mobile devices facilitate frequent and convenient communication, allowing family members to stay connected despite physical distances. It has also been observed to increase monitoring and supervision by parents, which may positively influence parent-child relationships. However, excessive mobile usage and dependency may lead to neglect of face-to-face interactions, resulting in reduced family interactions and communication. It is essential to explore the potential consequences of excessive mobile usage and identify strategies to promote healthy mobile communication practices within Indian families. The researcher conducted ten semi-structured interviews in a suburban housing society in Mumbai suburbs with similar socioeconomic strata. The aim was to know more about how mobile phones affect family communications. Qualitative grounded theory analysis was used to find themes and interpret results. (Creswell, 2013) The study explores the role of mobile communication in family relationships, emphasizing the need for effective management of mobile device usage within households. Setting time limits, boosting digital literacy, and encouraging family activities offline are among tactics that could help lessen the detrimental effects of mobile communication on family dynamics. Furthermore, understanding the cultural context of Indian families is crucial, as it can influence the adoption and interpretation of mobile technology within familial relationships. The research concludes that the role of mobile communication and usage in Indian family relations is a complex and multifaceted process. While mobile devices offer convenience and connectivity, their impact on family dynamics must be considered. This research abstract highlights the need for further investigation into the effects of mobile communication on different aspects of family relationships in the Indian context.

Patterns of Family Communication in Preventing Grieving in Children whose Mothers Become Female Workers in Cibedug Village, Rongga District, West Bandung Regency

The presence of Indonesian female employees overseas yields both advantageous and unfavorable consequences. The potential beneficial effect has the potential to enhance the nation's foreign exchange reserves. Nevertheless, there are adverse consequences that manifest in the shape of diverse challenges, encompassing numerous instances of migrating laborers. The individuals in question have encountered instances of violence, as well as instances where their earnings were not remunerated, among other related matters. The aforementioned issues also manifest in the offspring they leave in their wake. The function of the mother is crucial for the development of children. Consequently, individuals would encounter a substantial detriment that would subsequently impact the trajectory of their attitudes and behaviors throughout their lifetimes. The objective of this study is to examine the role of family communication patterns in mitigating the grief stages experienced by children whose moms engage in migrant employment. The present study employs a qualitative research methodology, namely a case study approach. The focus of this study is on families residing in Cibedug Village, Rongga District, West Bandung Regency, who are responsible for rearing children while the mothers work as migrant workers. The findings of the study indicate that when democratic communication patterns are present within the family, children are able to navigate the stages of grief effectively. In contrast, families that employ authoritarian communication patterns pose challenges for children in effectively navigating the stages of grief, resulting in manifestations of irritability, introversion, mistrust, and limited ability to engage in social interactions with their peers.

How Family Sex Talks Can Increase Daughters’ Intentions to Engage in Sexual Health Protective Behavior: Mediating Roles of Parents’ Direct and Indirect Sexual Communication

ABSTRACTThe family environment is essential but underused for promoting sexual and reproductive health protective behaviors (SHPB). However, previous literature had no consistent findings regarding how families can efficiently provide sex education and what aspects of family communication may facilitate SHPB. Based on family communication patterns theory (FCPT) and new research that segments family conformity orientation into four sub-dimensions (i.e., respecting parental authority, experiencing parental control, adopting parents’ values, and questioning parents’ beliefs), we explored the roles that family communication patterns (FCP) and parents’ (direct and indirect) sexual communication play in influencing adult daughters’ intentions to engage in SHPB. Using survey data from 234 female participants, path analysis suggested that daughters’ SHPB intentions were associated with more direct and indirect sexual communication, higher conversation orientation, higher parental control, and less adoption of parental values. Also, parents’ direct sexual communication mediated the impact of conversation orientation on SHPB intentions. Additionally, parents’ indirect sexual communication mediated the path from parental value adoption to SHPB intentions, mitigating the negative direct impact of parental value adoption. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Representasi Pola Komunikasi Keluarga dalam Film “Sabtu Bersama Bapak”

The film Sabtu Bersama Bapak communication patterns between characters interacting with each other, the communication patterns presented can be verbal or non-verbal communication, this film illustrates that each family has different communication patterns depending on the situation and conditions. This research aims to describe the concept of communication patterns which divide four types of family communication, namely consensual, pluralistic, protective and laissez-faire communication patterns. Through a qualitative approach using Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis method to understand the meaning of denotation, connotation and myth. Data collection techniques use observation, documentation and interview techniques. The research results show that the film Sabtu Bersama Bapak represents the communication patterns of two families. In the Gunawan family there is a consensual communication pattern and a pluralistic communication pattern, while in the Satya family there is a consensual communication pattern and a protective communication pattern, and in this research no free communication pattern was found (laissez- faire).

Representation of family communication patterns in the film Pelangi Tanpa Warna (Indra Gunawan, 2022)

Representation of family communication patterns in the film Pelangi Tanpa Warna (Indra Gunawan, 2022)

The contagion effect on children's consumption decision

The inclusion of a positive contagious source can increase consumers' attitudes and purchase intention to a product. However, few studies investigated this effect when consumers have prior preferences. To bridge the literature gap, a field experience was conducted to examine the influence of positive contagion on children's food decision-making in a real-life scenario. Fifty-eight children between ages 7 and 12 were invited to make consumption decisions under either the control condition or the treatment condition where items were surrounded by contagion sources. The treatment condition partially optimized children's selections. Moreover, eye movement results showed that less visual attention was distributed to the items surrounded by contagion sources. Finally, the moderating role of consumer socialization and family communication patterns was examined.

Open Access Original Research Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Social Media Usage Affects Family Communication Among Chinese Adolescence

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to see how social media usage affected family communication among Chinese adolescents. The study's overarching goal was to determine the influence of social networks on family communication among Chinese adolescents. The study aimed to determine how frequently Chinese adolescents used social media and how this might affect their family interactions. Design / Methodology / Approach: The data were obtained from seven Chinese respondents who comprised the sample. In-depth interviews were used as a data collection tool. The data collected were thematically analysed. Main Findings: The findings reveal that Chinese adolescents spend more time interacting with friends and social networks online than speaking with their families. They frequently seek mentoring, advice, and emotional and social support from online friends. According to the study findings, adolescents' personalities significantly impede effective family interaction and communication. Research limitations/implications: The findings show that social media significantly impacts family communication. Future research could also look at the attitudes and behaviours of parents and adult children on social media. Originality/value: This research is unique in that it looks at the Chinese community's family communication patterns on social media. The findings of this study will benefit Chinese society because family communication serves as a crucible for society.

The role of family communication patterns in intergenerational COVID-19 discussions and preventive behaviors: a social cognitive approach

BackgroundThis study explores and compares the influences of family communication patterns (conversation orientation and conformity orientation) on family discussion and preventive behaviors for older parents and their adult children in the context of the early COVID-19 outbreak.MethodsA total of 248 participants, including 117 parents and 131 adult children, participated in an online survey in February 2020. Participants reported family communication patterns, family discussions related to COVID-19, and their preventive behaviors.ResultsConversation orientation was positively associated with information sharing and scientific discussion for older parents and adult children. Our results revealed the differential influences of conformity orientation on older parents and adult children. Conformity orientation was positively associated with scientific discussion for older parents but was not significantly associated with any form of family discussion reported by adult children. There was a significant interaction effect of conversation orientation and conformity orientation on disputed communication within the family, suggesting that conflicts may arise in COVID-related discussions when parents and adult children value conversation and conformity. Scientific discussion was found to mediate the relationships between family communication patterns and preventive behaviors. The effects of scientific discussions were stronger for older parents than for adult children.ConclusionsFamily communication patterns can be associated with preventive behaviors through different forms of family discussion about COVID-19. Conversation orientation is a strong facilitator for positive behavioral effects and scientific discussion is the most benign form of family health discussion. Health communication efforts should enhance the agency role of the family and motivate scientific discussion in health practices.

The Association between Aspect of Family Communication Dimentions Beforehand, To, and Throughout The COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the Indonesian government implementing work-from-home and Distance Learning (PJJ) regulations that affect how people communicate with others, how close they feel to each other, and how they resolve family problems. This research aims to analyze the different types of communication within the family that influence the level of closeness and differences of opinion before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses quantitative research methods, collecting data through survey questionnaires and using Statistical Structural Equation Modeling(SEM) as the primary technique for data analysis. The results of this study show substantial changes in communication and conflict patterns in families before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, no significant differences were found before and during the pandemic in the relationship between family communication patterns and family intimacy, as well as between family intimacy and family conflict. Family intimacy is essential in mediating the relationship between family communication patterns and conflict. This study shows that increasing levels of family communication, characterized by a lack of understanding of the roles of individual family members and a focus on dialogical communication and equality, can give rise to disputes that weaken unity and harmony within the family unit. This research contributes to the field of family communication theory by showing the impact of external circumstances, such as a pandemic, on internal family dynamics.

Predictive Ability of Family Communication ‎Patterns and Life Style in Emotional Divorce ‎among Working Married Women

Abstract: The study aimed to identify the predictability of ‎family communication and lifestyle patterns in emotional ‎divorce among working married women. The study sample ‎consisted of 279 female employees at Jadara and Irbid private ‎universities during the second semester of the academic year ‎‎2020-2021. The family communication pattern scale, the ‎lifestyle scale and the emotional divorce scale were developed ‎by their researcher. The semantic validity and reliability of the ‎tools were checked‏.‏‎ The results showed that 34.10% of the ‎emotional divorce scale explained the overall predictive ‎variables, 28.90% explained the social dimension, 14.80% ‎explained the economic dimension, 14.60% explained the ‎romantic dimension and 37.00% explained the psychological ‎dimension. The study concluded with a set of ‎recommendations, most important of which is examining the ‎level of wives' possession of marital communication patterns ‎and its relationship with other variables such as positive ‎psychology, psychological well-being, psychological ‎satisfaction and emotional divorce between spouses.‎ ‎(Keywords: Family Communication Patterns, Lifestyle, ‎Emotional Divorce, Female Married Employee, Predictive ‎Ability)‎